• Career opportunity in Landscape Horticulture

• Certified Living Wage Employer – staff can thrive in Metro Vancouver communities

• On-the-Job Training Program provided at all levels

• In-house education + sponsored external programs (e.g. Residential Landscape Technician Program)

• Promotions based on merit, not seniority

• Landscaping is a Red Seal Trade

• Scan QR code (in attached document) to access Work BC industry job links

Varies

• Seasonal: May to October 2026

• 1,000+ positions available

• Departments: Food & Beverage, Guest Experience, Ticketing, Games, Rides,

  Public Safety, Parking, Grounds Clean-Up

• Candidates available for FIFA Fan Festival™ (June 11 – July 19) & PNE Fair

  (August 22 – September 7) are prioritized for interviews

• Perks: employee discounts, gift card rewards, Employee Family Night

• Lifeguard 1: up to 18 positions, May 2 – September 7, 2026

• Lifeguard 2 (Supervisor): up to 6 positions, May 2 – September 9, 2026

• Part-time casual (8–40 hrs/week) or full-time seasonal (up to 40 hrs/week)

• Locations: Buntzen Lake (Anmore) & Hayward Lake (Mission)

• Required certifications (valid until at least September 30, 2026):

   – National Lifeguard Pool Option (Waterfront Option an asset)

   – Standard First Aid with CPR-C

   – Satisfactory criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search

• Must have reliable transportation to work sites

• Lifeguard 2 requires minimum 2 years of leadership experience

• Must attend 100% of training: May 2–3 and May 9–10

• Apply via email to: lifeguardservices@lifesaving.bc.ca

• Seeking motivated Grade 11 and 12 students

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs comfortably

• Access to a vehicle or willingness to use public transit

• Willingness to work in variable weather conditions

• Availability for weekends and overnight/graveyard shifts (especially April–June dry-grad season)

• No criminal charges (background checks may apply)

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Apply by email: sales@houlegames.com

• Full-time or part-time student/temporary positions across Canada

• Work in national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas

• Fields: administration, agriculture, communications, enforcement, finance,

  IT, policy, and more

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis – apply early

• Seasonal: July 1 – August 31, 2026

• City of Coquitlam Parks Division

• Sections: Sport Services, Urban Forestry, Infrastructure, Landscape, Park Spark

• Minimum: some high school education completed

• Valid BC Driver's License with satisfactory driving record required

• Must be able to perform physically demanding, repetitive outdoor work in all weather

• Preferred: experience in landscaping, urban forestry, or infrastructure maintenance;

  experience operating lawn mowers, line trimmers, and construction equipment

• Auxiliary seasonal positions with the Parks & Environment department

• Tasks: turf/field maintenance, irrigation, parks maintenance, landscape maintenance,

  playground/spray park maintenance, invasive plant removal, cleaning public areas

• Grade 12 education + minimum 6 months job-related experience required

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (not 'N') required

• Sufficient physical strength/stamina for heavy manual outdoor work in all weather

• Subject to police information check and satisfactory driver's abstract

City of Port Moody

• Full-time hourly (seasonal summer or year-round)

• Training provided – no prior experience necessary

• Must be able to work full-time for the majority of the summer

• Valid driver's license and vehicle required (job sites change frequently)

• Manual labour and ladder work involved

• Apply via email or phone: silvano@proworkspainting.com | 778-828-7959

• Part-time, flexible schedule; evenings and weekends available

• Role: introduce painting services, collect homeowner leads for sales team

• Go door-to-door in assigned neighbourhoods

• Paid training provided

• Must be friendly, confident, reliable

• Comfortable talking to people and walking outdoors

• Apply: silvano@proworkspainting.com | 778-828-7959

Pro Works Painting (Tri-Cities)
Pro Works Painting (Tri-Cities)

• Job board with a variety of openings posted by employers contacting SD43

• New jobs added frequently – check back often

• Seeking passionate Grade 11 and 12 students

• Paid position coaching youth at after-school programs

• Flexible schedule: approx. 2:15–4:15 PM shifts

• FREE monthly Professional Development Training & Certifications:

   – First Aid

   – Canucks Autism Network (CAN)

• Often placed at elementary schools the coach previously attended

• Submit résumé and cover letter to: hiring@moresports.org

• Moresports Community Coach – Job Description
• Download the Job Posting (PDF)

• Aggregated job listings from stores inside Coquitlam Centre

• Also check individual store websites for additional openings

• Updated regularly – visit often

• Retail positions at PetSmart locations in Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam

• Roles available: Pet Trainer, Pets Hotel Associate, Retail Sales Associate

• Visit link to see current openings

Must be a full-time high school, CEGEP, college, or university student

• Must be returning to full-time studies in the next academic year

• Must meet minimum age requirement in province/territory of work

• Wide variety of fields: administration, agriculture, communications,

  enforcement, finance, IT, policy, and more

• Locations across 300+ cities and towns in Canada

• Jobs filled on an ongoing basis (14,500+ students hired in 2023)

• Curated list of job boards for non-profit and charitable sector work

• Opportunities in Canada and abroad

• Open to young autistic people OR caregivers of autistic youth living with chronic pain in BC
• Research on experiences of pain in autistic young people
• Led by BC Children's Hospital & UBC researchers
• Contact: ASD&Pain@bcchr.ca | 604-875-2000 ext. 5445

• ASD & Pain Study Info

• Open to high school athletes in the greater Vancouver area
• Help test a new sport-fueling app (PLAYTE) at home and provide feedback
• Led by UBC under Principal Investigator Dr. Tamara Cohen
• Contact: eatgen.study@ubc.ca

• PLAYTE Study Info

• Recruiting youth for a healthy comparison group (national longitudinal study)
• Eligible: 12–18 years old; any ethnicity, gender, or sex
• Must have good physical and mental health
• No personal or family history of eating disorders
• No MRI contraindications (no braces, pacemaker, stents, etc.)
• Tasks: questionnaires, clinical interview, MRI scan
• Access code for online survey: ATPJYYWT7
• Contact: EDResearch@bcchr.ca

• Brain Imaging Study Survey

• Commitment of at least 3 months required
• Tasks: upload/edit website content (WordPress), assist with Facebook promotion, help with Google Ads setup and monitoring
• No prior experience needed – willingness to learn is key
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and curious

• CVC – Digital Content & Marketing Volunteer

• Spring and summer camp volunteer roles
• Non-profit serving ages 5–12 in the Tri-Cities (since 2019)
• Activities: swimming, boating, games, sports, arts and crafts, talent shows
• Out-trips to White Pine Beach, Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam River, and more
• Also camps in North Burnaby, New Westminster/South Burnaby, and Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge
• Kind, patient, and respectful volunteers sought
• Strong volunteers may be invited to become paid staff

• RfCamps Volunteer Application

• Check the link for current volunteer opportunities at Place des Arts

• Place des Arts Volunteer

• Variety of volunteer opportunities with the City of Port Coquitlam
• Areas include recreation support, emergency preparedness, community services, and environmental programs
• Visit the link for current listings

• City of Port Coquitlam Volunteer Opportunities

• Visit the link for current volunteer opportunities with Share Society

• Share Society Volunteering

• Annual festival on Granville Island (May/June)
• Minimum commitment: two shifts (14 hours)
• Ideal for students in Hospitality, Tourism, Event Management, Arts, Performance, or Childhood Education
• Key Volunteer (KV) roles available: max 3 per school; KVs work ~20 hrs before Festival + onsite as Crew Captain
• Volunteers completing 30+ hours receive a personal reference letter
• Sign up via website starting January 2nd
• Contact: volunteer@childrensfestival.ca

• Children's Festival Volunteer Sign-Up

• Volunteer opportunity with TRIO Race Series (see attached poster for full details)
• Running events across the Tri-Cities area
• Contact: info@trioevents.ca

• TRIO Race Series Website
• Volunteer Poster

• Location: Centennial & Canadian Hybridized Gardens, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam
• Season: April to November
• Commitment: 1–3 hours/week, Saturday mornings 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Paired with an experienced rosarian to learn rose care
• Garden tools provided – just bring yourself
• Contact: info@fprosesociety.org

• Fraser Pacific Rose Society Website

• Support a premier junior golf organization across BC
• Available roles: Registration, Live Scoring, Starter, Scoring, Hydration Station Attendant, Spotter
• Upcoming events: Mayfair Lakes (Mar 14–16), University Golf Club (Mar 24–26), Chilliwack Golf Club (Apr 3–5), Golden Eagle – Pitt Meadows (Aug 26–28), Surrey Golf Club (Sep 5–7)
• Contact: ryan.shaw@juniorplayerstour.ca

• JPT Volunteer Registration Form

• Open to high school students aged 14+
• Weekly camp sessions: June 30 – August 29
• Multiple locations across BC (see website for details near you)
• Roles: assist camp staff, mentor young campers, organize games, maintain a safe environment
• Earn community service hours for graduation
• Contact: volunteer@royalsoccer.com | 1-800-427-0536

• Royal Soccer Club Volunteer Application

• Annual fundraising walk event at Rocky Point Park
• Must be 16+ (or have parent/guardian supervision)
• Available roles: Registration, Route Marshall, Refreshments Monitor, Activities Zone, Set Up/Tear Down
• Mandatory virtual orientation: May 20 or 21 at 5 PM EST
• Groups of up to 5 welcome
• Questions: jmaxwell@fightingblindness.ca

• Move For Sight Volunteer Application

• Open to youth aged 11–18 (Junior: 11–14; Senior: 14–18) — Grade 6 through graduation
• Train to mentor and coach; volunteer at after-school programs and summer/spring break camps
• Certifications offered (most at no cost): HIGH FIVE, Canucks Autism Network (CAN), NCCP Physical Literacy, First Aid, SuperHost – Customer Service, Event Planning
• Join anytime; monthly training with some online options

• Moresports BC Youth Leadership Sign-Up

• Must be 17 years of age or older
• 6-month commitment (reference letter available after 6 months)
• Opportunity to become a Volunteer Team Leader
• Roles: Donor Safety, Restock refreshments, Promote special treats, Clean refreshment area, Donor Appreciation

• CVC – In-Centre Volunteer

• Virtual / remote opportunity
• Make 15–30 minute friendly check-in phone calls to local seniors (50+)
• Two shifts per week (30 minutes – 1 hour each)
• Discuss friendly conversation topics to reduce social isolation
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset but not required

• CVC – Phone Calls to Seniors

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must complete General Volunteer Orientation, pass Police Information Check, and complete Reference Checks
• Skills sought: Woodworking, Textiles/clothing repair, Electronics/electrical repair, Small appliance repair, Bicycle repair
• Questions: environmentaleducation@coquitlam.ca | 604-927-6076

• Repair Café Volunteer Sign-Up

• Open to youth aged 18–25
• 4–5 hours/month commitment; work can be done remotely
• No formal or informal experience necessary
• Available roles: Youth Educator, Social Media Assistant, Event Planner, Information Assistant, Strategic Partnerships Assistant

• NaloxHome – Join Our Team

• Various roles at Foyer Maillard seniors' residence in Coquitlam
• Available positions: Arts & Crafts Assistant, Beauty Spa Assistant, Bus Trip Assistant, Cultural Companion, Games Assistant, Hair Salon Assistant, One-to-One Visitor, Walking Partner
• Click individual positions on the website for full duty/qualification details
• Complete volunteer application form available on website

• Foyer Maillard Volunteer Roles
• Volunteer Application

• Check the link for summer art volunteer opportunities at Place des Arts

• Summer Art Volunteering

• 5th Annual BC Dumpling Festival – Saturday, August 15, 11 AM – 8 PM
• Location: Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
• Open to students 15 years and older
• Family-friendly multicultural event
• Skills gained: teamwork, communication, large-scale event operations
• Earn volunteer hours

• Dumpling Fest Volunteer Sign-Up

• Market location: Port Moody Recreational Complex parking lot
• Season: June 3 – October 14, 2026 (Wednesday market)
• Volunteer hours: 1 PM – 8 PM
• Shifts: Market Set-Up (1–3 PM), Kids' Craft & Power of Produce Tent (3–5 PM or 5–7 PM), Market Tear-Down (7–8 PM), Special Events (as needed)

• Farmers Market Volunteer Application

• Locations: Brentwood Blvd at Brentwood Mall, Burnaby & 9855 Austin Road, Coquitlam
• Morning shift: 7–11 AM | Afternoon shift: 11 AM – 3 PM
• Contact: youthprograms@artisanmarkets.ca

• Artisan Farmers Market Website

• Adaptive Soccer Program for youth (ages 5–18) with disabilities
• Seeking Grade 11 and 12 student volunteers
• Volunteer letter provided upon request
• First club in the Tri-Cities to offer this program

• PoMo Adaptive Soccer – Volunteer Page
• Volunteer Flyer

• Various volunteer roles with the City of Coquitlam
• Includes Snow Angels program (sidewalk snow clearing)
• Visit the link for current listings

• City of Coquitlam Volunteer Opportunities

• Market location: parking lot of 1655 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam
• Season: May 3 – October 25, 2026 (Sunday Summer Farmers Market)
• Hours: 7 AM – 2 PM; shifts minimum 2 hours
• Record of completed hours available upon request
• Great for students new to the area or looking to improve English skills

• Coquitlam Farmers Market Volunteer Application

• Cultural Services Department events: Canada Day, Car Free Day, Cheer at the Pier, CPKC Holiday Train
• Visit website for current opportunities

• Port Moody Volunteering

• Saturdays, 2:00–5:00 PM (3 hours) at Douglas College, Coquitlam Campus
• Secondary school and post-secondary students welcome
• Conversational fluency in Korean required (classes taught in Korean)
• Great opportunity to engage with the local community and support younger children
• Contact: neulbomkorean@gmail.com

• Neulbom Korean School Instagram

• Available teen volunteer programs:
• Book Buddies (ages 13+)
• Code Buddies (ages 14+)
• Homework Help (ages 13+)
• Teen Advisory Group (ages 13–17)

• Port Moody Library Teen Volunteer Programs

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Commitment: minimum 100 hours; weekly 4-hour shift for most roles
• Must attend a 'Meet & Greet' orientation session
• Criminal Record Check required (within last 5 years)
• Up-to-date tetanus vaccination required (within last 10 years)
• Particularly valuable for students considering veterinary school

• Wildlife Rescue – Volunteering Info

• Help older residents at Foyer Maillard stay active through regular walks indoors and outdoors
• No specific qualifications listed – caring and active volunteers welcome

• CVC – Walking Partner
• Application Form

• Ideal for students interested in culinary arts or hospitality
• Help with prep, serving, set-up, and take-down
• When: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 4:00–7:30 PM
• Where: St. Stephen's Church (near Lougheed Mall & Cameron Recreation Centre)
• Work under the guidance of a Red Seal Chef
• Partake in the community meal
• Volunteer hour acknowledgement and reference letters available
• Contact: Chef Theresa Lum – tmlum@hotmail.com

• St. Stephen the Martyr Anglican Church

• Must be 16 years or older (or with adult supervision); must be a Coquitlam resident
• Matched with nearby neighbours to help clear City sidewalks within 10 hours of a snowfall
• Equipment provided: shovel, toque, scarf, ice cleats, mitts
• Groups/families welcome; team leader must be 19+
• Fulfils community service hours for graduation
• Commitment: 1–2 homes per session; runs all winter season

• Coquitlam Snow Angels

• Must be 17 years or older
• 6-month or longer commitment appreciated; virtual training provided
• Attend farmers markets, fairs/festivals, libraries, community centres, sporting events
• Educate the public on how to book blood donation appointments
• Contact: 604-353-2614 | volunteer.bc@blood.ca

• CVC – In-Community Volunteers

• Browse ongoing volunteer opportunities through the Community Volunteer Connections (CVC) portal

• CVC – Browse Volunteer Opportunities

• Projects in Africa, Asia, and the Americas
• Some projects open to all regardless of training or experience
• Some projects reserved for veterinary and nursing students/graduates
• Work includes domestic vet clinics in poverty-stricken communities and wildlife vet teams at conservation front lines
• 11 years of experience running international volunteer programs; safety nets, insurance, and travel cover provided

• Worldwide Vets – Volunteer Opportunities

• Calling students to become a Student Ambassador for Elephanatics
• Ambassador duties: create fundraising ideas or host volunteer fairs at your school; recruit and coordinate other student volunteers; multilingual skills an asset (optional)
• Other volunteer roles (open to all): classroom presentations, fundraiser organizing, letter writing, social media, blog contribution, volunteer coordinator

• Elephanatics – Volunteer Application